| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | for a [adv] long time | 186 |
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| 2 | for a very [adj] time | 178 |
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| 3 | for a very [adj] time | 178 |
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| 4 | [prep] a very long time | 170 |
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| 5 | [prep] a very long time | 170 |
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| 6 | for a very long [noun] | 169 |
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| 7 | for a very long [noun sg] | 169 |
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| 8 | for a very long time | 160 |
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| 9 | for [art] very long time | 160 |
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| 10 | for a very long time | 160 |
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| 11 | for a very long time | 160 |
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